Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs in Springfield, IL

Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. administers the financial aid program and provides application counseling. Decides to award scholarships, grants, and other monetary rewards. Being a Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. audits and reconciles financial aid accounts. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. typically reports to a supervisor. The Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Financial Aid Coordinator
  • University of Illinois Springfield
  • Springfield, IL FULL_TIME
  • Financial Aid Coordinator

    Posting Category:

    About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu.

    Application deadline: 11/2/2023

    Minimum Starting Salary: $23.41 per hour / 7.5 hour work day

    Summary:
    The Financial Aid Coordinator advises undergraduate students and participates in all functions and processing of Federal, State and Institutional financial aid programs. The Coordinator processes daily tasks, monitors report, creates adjustments, resolves issues, and verifies student eligibility for student loans, grants and scholarships.

    Duties & Responsibilities:


    • Provide customer service and counseling to financial aid applicants and families via phone, email, in person and virtual visits.
    • Process federal, state and institutional aid for eligible students so they can receive an accurate financial aid package and financial aid disbursements in a timely manner.
    • Serve as primary Athletic Aid processor and liaison to the UIS Athletic department. Reconcile athletic aid and communicate with the Athletic department compliance representative.
    • Reconcile Federal Work Study (FWS) and monitor student eligibility throughout the year.
    • Manual package summer financial aid and repackaging any other students as necessary.
    • Verify student aid applications for eligibility; process and track verification documents as well as other required documentation to complete aid eligibility.
    • Resolve over-awards and adjust the student's budget accordingly and/or ensure funds are reduced or returned as needed.
    • Coordinate the community service FWS student tutors with area schools, HR and financial aid. Ensure that the University meets the minimum obligation to employee reading and math tutors in local public K-12 schools.
    • Participate in events and presentations for current and prospective students, such as new student orientations and open houses.
    • Advise students on proper documentation for verification, Changes in Financial Situations and Dependency Overrides; and have knowledge on what is eligible supporting documentation.
    • Participate in training and professional development opportunities.
    • Represent the financial aid office on various groups or committees across campus, as delegated.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications:
    1. Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the following categories:
    A. college course work in any field
    • Associate Degree (60 semester hours) equals one (1) year (12 months)
    • 90-semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
    • Bachelor’s Degree or higher (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)

    B. work experience coordinating office, business, or customer service/relations activities.

    AND

    2. One (1) year (12 months) of higher-education, student services, or closely related experience.

    Preferred Qualifications:
    Experience with Banner student financial aid software

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
    Knowledge of all federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid regulations as they apply to packaging and disbursement of financial aid, disbursement of refunds, and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
    Knowledge of the student application process.
    Knowledge of Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, and Word and other computer programs.
    Skill in mathematics and calculations.
    Skill in customer service, and oral and written communication.
    Skill in time management, organizing work assignments, and responding quickly and effectively to challenges.
    Ability to interpret and apply internal and government policies, procedures and regulations.
    Ability to work in an environment that can be fast-paced and stressful.

    Employment Policies and other information:

    Failure to accurately describe work experience, or failure to submit college transcripts may result in an applicant not being admitted to the exam.

    UIS an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

    The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

    UIS employees are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with the most recent COVID-19 vaccination available as a barrier to serious illness.

    The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

    UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

    • You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
    • Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:
    • Social Security benefit and
    • Social Security benefit as a spouse

    Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.

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Director of Financial Aid
  • John Wood Community College
  • Quincy, IL FULL_TIME
  • This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt position that reports to the Dean of Students and is located on the JWCC campus in Quincy, Illinois. Position begins immediately. JOB DESCRIPTION The Director of ...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Extra Help Financial Aid Assistant
  • University of Illinois Springfield
  • Springfield, IL FULL_TIME
  • Extra Help Financial Aid Assistant Posting Category: About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The U...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Extra Help Financial Aid Technical Specialist
  • University of Illinois Springfield
  • Springfield, IL FULL_TIME
  • Extra Help Financial Aid Technical Specialist Posting Category: About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois sy...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Financial Counselor - Remote
  • Hospital Sisters Health System
  • Springfield, IL FULL_TIME
  • SummaryDepartment: Pre- AuthorizationSchedule: Full time, 40 hr/wk, 8 hour day shiftsLocation: Remote positionWe are accepting applicants that can work remotely and live in AZ, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY,...
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Patient Financial Counselor
  • Gateway Foundation Inc
  • Springfield, IL FULL_TIME
  • Are you looking to find personal and professional fulfillment, and align your career with your values? At Gateway Foundation, our employees have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helpin...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Internal Revenue Agent - 12 Month Roster
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Springfield, IL
  • Duties WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL(LB&I)DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Financial Representative
  • Modern Woodmen of America
  • Springfield, IL
  • The ideal candidate will deliver personalized investment solutions to help clients work toward their long-term financial...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Revenue Agent (Examiner) - (Temp NTE 1 Year, MBE, MBMP) 12 MONTH ROSTER (AMENDED)
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Springfield, IL
  • Duties WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS/SELF EMPLOYED (SB/SE)DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ht...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Revenue Agent (Examiner) 12 MONTH ROSTER (AMENDED)
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Springfield, IL
  • Duties WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS & INTERNATIONAL (LB&I) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Revenue Agent (Examiner) - DIRECT HIRE (12 MONTH REGISTER) AMENDED
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Springfield, IL
  • Duties WHAT ARE THE APPEALS (AP), LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL (LB&I), SMALL BUSINESS SELF-EMPLOYED (SB/SE) AND TAX ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Revenue Agent (Examiner) - 12 MONTH ROSTER
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Springfield, IL
  • Duties WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS/SELF-EMPLOYED (SB/SE) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: h...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Revenue Agent / Senior Revenue Agent (Examiner)-12 Month Roster AMENDED
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Springfield, IL
  • Duties WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Branch Office Administrator
  • Edward Jones
  • Springfield, IL
  • Would you call yourself a relationship builder, a problem solver or a critical thinker? If you answered yes, we need you...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

Springfield is the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. The city's population of 116,250 as of the 2010 U.S. Census makes it the state's sixth most populous city. It is the largest city in central Illinois. As of 2013, the city's population was estimated to have increased to 117,006, with just over 211,700 residents living in the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Sangamon County and the adjacent Menard County. Present-day Springfield was settled by European Americans in the late 1810s, around the time Illinois became a state. The...
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Income Estimation for Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs
$40,126 to $51,913
Springfield, Illinois area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago